Long-Term Acupuncture Therapy for Low-Income Older Adults with Multimorbidity: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Pagones ◽  
Janet L. Lee ◽  
Samantha Hurst
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Patient Perceptions

scholarly journals Voices of Experience: What Do Low-Income Older Adults Tell Us About Mobility, Technology, and Social Participation?

2021 ◽  
pp. 073346482110125
Author(s):  
Haley B. Gallo ◽  
Lia W. Marshall ◽  
Lené Levy-Storms ◽  
Kathleen H. Wilber ◽  
Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Diverse Group ◽  
Senior Center ◽  
Perceived Safety

Mobility and technology can facilitate in-person and virtual social participation to help reduce social isolation, but issues exist regarding older adults’ access, feasibility, and motivation to use various forms of mobility and technology. This qualitative study explores how a diverse group of low-income, urban-living older adults use mobility and technology for social participation. We conducted six focus groups ( N = 48), two each in English, Spanish, and Korean at a Los Angeles senior center. Three major themes emerged from thematic analysis: using technology for mobility; links between mobility and social participation; and technology-mediated social participation. Cost, perceived safety, (dis)ability, and support from family and friends were related to mobility and technology use. This study demonstrates the range of mobility and technology uses among older adults and associated barriers. The findings can help establish a pre-COVID-19 baseline on how to make mobility and technology more accessible for older adults at risk of isolation.

The Experience of Being Listened To: A Qualitative Study of Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Jonas-Simpson ◽  
Gail J Mitchell ◽  
Anne Fisher ◽  
Grazia Jones ◽  
Jan Linscott
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care

scholarly journals Individual and Environmental Barriers to Successful Aging

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne C. Hernandez ◽  
Craig A. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Aging Adults

The cornerstone to successful aging is maintaining a consistent physical activity routine and healthy diet. This is particular important for aging adults to preserve their independence. However, for low-income aging adults there are significant individual and environmental barriers that reduce their ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Understanding how environmental supports can be found in existing programs geared toward older adults is a way to insure long-term behavioral changes.

scholarly journals Social Participation in Older Adults after Relocation to Long-Term Care Institutions in China: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-176
Author(s):  
Honghui Pan ◽  
Sarah Dury ◽  
Daan Duppen ◽  
Vilhelmiina Lehto ◽  
Renfeng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care

Long-Term Care for Older Adults in ASEAN Plus Three: The Roles of Family, Community, and the State in Addressing Unmet Eldercare Needs

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1499-1515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Jun Jean Yeung ◽  
Leng Leng Thang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Home Based

Objective: To introduce this Special Issue that focuses on understanding the issues surrounding the long-term care (LTC) in selected societies in Southeast and East Asian countries. Method: We first provide demographic and socioeconomic context for these countries and then summarize the seven articles in this issue. Results: The articles highlight the rapidly rising demand for LTC in this region in the next few decades given the declining fertility, lengthening life expectancy, and increasing migration. They also discuss challenges and strategies in meeting these demands. Most countries are ill prepared to cope with the demand for LTC with older adults heavily rely upon female family members for care. Elderly women in low-income households have the greatest unmet need. Discussion: Home-based and community-based services are set to become an integral part of the LTC system. It is important to incorporate older adults’ cultural norms and wishes in their care plan and provision.

scholarly journals Oral medicine modification for older adults: a qualitative study of nurses

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. e018151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aoife Mc Gillicuddy ◽  
Abina M Crean ◽  
Maria Kelly ◽  
Laura Sahm
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Oral Medicine ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Medicine Administration

ObjectiveOral medicines are frequently modified (eg, tablets crushed) for older adults. However, these modifications can have clinical, legal and/or ethical implications. Nurses bear responsibility for medicine administration and hence, perform these modifications. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of nurses about oral medicine modification for older adults.DesignA qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with nurses providing care to older adults in acute and long-term care settings. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically.SettingsSixteen purposively selected care settings; 4 acute-care and 12 long-term care settings were included. Nurses were recruited by convenience sampling at these sites.ParticipantsEighteen nurses participated (83% female, 67% long-term care, 33% acute-care, median age (IQR) 38 years (32.5–52.0)).ResultsThree major themes: modifying—a necessary evil, nurses’ role as patient advocate and modifying—we are working very much as a teamand two minor themes: fractional dosing, and covert administration emerged from the data. Nurses viewed oral medicine modifications as being a routine and necessary occurrence in geriatric patient care due to limitations of available formulations and the presence of age-related challenges in drug administration. Nurses’ knowledge of residents’ requirements ensured that they advocate for those with individualised formulation needs, however, nurses rely on pharmacists for information about modifications. Nurses expressed a desire for supports including increased education and ward-specific, pharmacist-developed recommendations on common modifications.ConclusionsThis study has provided useful insights into the views of nurses regarding oral medicine modification for older adults. The unique and varied formulation requirements of older adults must be acknowledged. Increased engagement by healthcare professionals, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies and policy-makers is required to facilitate the development of age-appropriate formulations. In the interim, practical interventions, informed by the findings of this study, are required.

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